Square Sets a Date for Eight

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Final Fantasy's next chapter due for February release in Japan.

By IGN Staff

It's official: Square has set a street date for the Japanese version of Final Fantasy VIII ¿ and it's not this year. Slated to arrive on February 11 at ¿7800 ($69), the game will come on four discs, one more than Final Fantasy VII.

Square has yet to announce a firm US release date for this latest chapter in the immensely popular role-playing series, though the game is confirmed to arrive during fall 1999.

Be sure to visit our in-depth preview (click on the related link below) for the latest information on Final Fantasy VIII, including screenshots from the recently-released US demo.